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annieb123's review
5.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
The Minotaur Sampler: New Books to Make Your Heart Race includes chapter excerpts from four new Minotaur books. Released on 3rd Nov 2020 by Macmillan on their Minotaur imprint, it's 200 pages and available (possibly for a limited time) as a free download in ebook format.
These four books from Minotaur are all top shelf fiction. For anyone (and let's face it, that's almost all of us) who has ever wandered around and browsed in a book store or library to read a few pages of random books and see if we are drawn in, this sampler provides the same experience without being breaking social distancing rules or quarantine. The books all have upcoming release dates from January - March 2021, and it's nice to get a sneak peek before release.
All of the books are very well written - thriller, suspense, and mystery. There are at least 3 of them I'm planning on picking up and reading myself.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
The Minotaur Sampler: New Books to Make Your Heart Race includes chapter excerpts from four new Minotaur books. Released on 3rd Nov 2020 by Macmillan on their Minotaur imprint, it's 200 pages and available (possibly for a limited time) as a free download in ebook format.
These four books from Minotaur are all top shelf fiction. For anyone (and let's face it, that's almost all of us) who has ever wandered around and browsed in a book store or library to read a few pages of random books and see if we are drawn in, this sampler provides the same experience without being breaking social distancing rules or quarantine. The books all have upcoming release dates from January - March 2021, and it's nice to get a sneak peek before release.
All of the books are very well written - thriller, suspense, and mystery. There are at least 3 of them I'm planning on picking up and reading myself.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
undertheradar's review
4.0
The Minotaur Sampler
The best book I’ve read this month kind of.....
First, let’s start by saying 2/4 books contained in this sampler were awesome and I quickly added the titles to my to be read list for 2021. The other two, I'm going to pass on.
Let’s start with the great:
FINLAY DONOVAN IS KILLING IT
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved, loved, loved
The best book I’ve read this month kind of.....
First, let’s start by saying 2/4 books contained in this sampler were awesome and I quickly added the titles to my to be read list for 2021. The other two, I'm going to pass on.
Let’s start with the great:
FINLAY DONOVAN IS KILLING IT
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved, loved, loved
erinevelynreads's review
5.0
I loved this sneak peek into some of the new books from Minotaur! I've already read Every Last Fear, but the other books look great too!
lyzz's review
4.0
I loved The Minotaur Sampler. This sampler includes a preview of four books - The Lost Village, Every Last Fear, Finley Donovan is Killing it, and Deep Into the Dark.
Finley Donovan is Killing It - this book captivated me from the first sentence. The main character is so relatable and authentic. This preview definitely made me want to read this and I was so excited when I received a gifted copy of this.
Every Last Fear - this book also captivated me from the first line. The premise of this book is fascinating. I definitely would read this book based on the preview.
The Lost Village - this preview did a great job setting the stage for this creepy horror story about an abandoned Swedish village.
Deep Into the Dark - this preview did not sell me on this book. It jumped too much between characters and I had no idea what was going on. Based on the synopsis - it looks very promising.
Overall, I enjoyed getting to read a little bit of each book. I will definitely pick up another Minotaur Sampler.
Finley Donovan is Killing It - this book captivated me from the first sentence. The main character is so relatable and authentic. This preview definitely made me want to read this and I was so excited when I received a gifted copy of this.
Every Last Fear - this book also captivated me from the first line. The premise of this book is fascinating. I definitely would read this book based on the preview.
The Lost Village - this preview did a great job setting the stage for this creepy horror story about an abandoned Swedish village.
Deep Into the Dark - this preview did not sell me on this book. It jumped too much between characters and I had no idea what was going on. Based on the synopsis - it looks very promising.
Overall, I enjoyed getting to read a little bit of each book. I will definitely pick up another Minotaur Sampler.
simplybookedchelsey's review
5.0
All of these are super intriguing but LET ME TELL YOU, I AM LIVING FOR FINLAY DONOVAN. I need the whole book immediately. My other favorite here was Every Last Fear--it's giving me some major Dark Places vibes and I love everything about that (well, love in a sense that I'm also terrified of).
vanishing_librarian's review
4.0
What drew me to this sampler was, to be honest, that I already knew I wanted to read one of the books included in it. Additionally, I am always glad to get the chance of discovering new books that fit my reading preferences. All three other books did interest me so I didn't wait long to request it.
I can definitely recommend reading this sampler if the titles sound interesting to you. The samples are long enough to get a feel for the story and the characters. I definitely will add them to my TBR and can't wait for the full published versions!
I will be adding my opinion on each of the books included in the sampler for the individual books on Goodreads, my blog and Instagram as soon as I got a chance to read the published versions! :)
I can definitely recommend reading this sampler if the titles sound interesting to you. The samples are long enough to get a feel for the story and the characters. I definitely will add them to my TBR and can't wait for the full published versions!
I will be adding my opinion on each of the books included in the sampler for the individual books on Goodreads, my blog and Instagram as soon as I got a chance to read the published versions! :)
tessa_talks_books's review
5.0
This sampler is a great way to explore new titles and authors. I particularly liked Finlay Donovan is Killing It. I always enjoy a good story with a theme regarding how far people will go when their back is to a wall, and the sample of the book has me eagerly anticipating the rest of the story. It is relatable, raw, fast-paced, and full of suspense, just the type of thriller I enjoy. Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to peruse upcoming novels.
ontheradar's review
4.0
The Minotaur Sampler
The best book I’ve read this month kind of.....
First, let’s start by saying 2/4 books contained in this sampler were awesome and I quickly added the titles to my to be read list for 2021. The other two, I'm going to pass on.
Let’s start with the great:
FINLAY DONOVAN IS KILLING IT
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved, loved, loved
The best book I’ve read this month kind of.....
First, let’s start by saying 2/4 books contained in this sampler were awesome and I quickly added the titles to my to be read list for 2021. The other two, I'm going to pass on.
Let’s start with the great:
FINLAY DONOVAN IS KILLING IT
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved, loved, loved
journeyofthepages's review
5.0
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read excerpts of 4 great books in this sampler! This book sampler introduced 4 stories that I am really looking forward to reading and reviewing in their entirety. I hope to get the opportunity to do so!
This sampler introduces novels set to release in early 2021; Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, Every Last Fear, The Lost Village, and Deep into the Dark. All of them look fantastic.
St. Martin’s Press is a publisher of only the very best and this is a clear testament to that standard.
This sampler introduces novels set to release in early 2021; Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, Every Last Fear, The Lost Village, and Deep into the Dark. All of them look fantastic.
St. Martin’s Press is a publisher of only the very best and this is a clear testament to that standard.
undertheradarbooks_'s review
4.0
The Minotaur Sampler
The best book I’ve read this month kind of.....
First, let’s start by saying 2/4 books contained in this sampler were awesome and I quickly added the titles to my to be read list for 2021. The other two, I'm going to pass on.
Let’s start with the great:
FINLAY DONOVAN IS KILLING IT
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved, loved, loved
The best book I’ve read this month kind of.....
First, let’s start by saying 2/4 books contained in this sampler were awesome and I quickly added the titles to my to be read list for 2021. The other two, I'm going to pass on.
Let’s start with the great:
FINLAY DONOVAN IS KILLING IT
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved, loved, loved
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